French, who said his main MTSU recruiter is offensive line coach Geep Wade, is being looked at by the Raiders as a cornerback, but he has also played a lot of safety at University.

He had been getting letters from the Raiders' staff and was invited to visit for the spring game. MTSU has had recent luck recruiting Central Florida. Current starting offensive tackle Darius Johnson is from Dr. Phillips and redshirt freshman offensive lineman Adam Stickel of Kissimmee Osceola is also on the roster. Dr. Phillips defensive tackle Kenderson Obas signed with the Raiders in February.

French, a sleeper recruit who could be in for big things as a senior, had a nice season this past year, University's breakout season in which the Cougars won the district title.

He had four interceptions and two fumble recoveries, as well as just under 70 tackles. French is looking for his first break in the recruiting process and he said he thinks MTSU could be on the verge of offering a scholarship.

"Yeah, I'm just waiting on that first offer," French said. "Coach Wade said he's coming down in the spring."

Spring ball is a little more than a week away. Practices officially to start May 1. University hosts Bishop Moore in the spring game May 24.

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